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Are Your 2019 Resolutions Smart Goals?
January 23, 2019
Now that we’re roughly 3 weeks into January, chances are you’re quickly realizing which of your 2019 resolutions are working out and which ones are unlikely to make it into February. It may be time to re-evaluate and re-focus some of those goals. Take a look at your goals and make sure they are “SMART” […]
Choline: A Critical Need To Increase Awareness And Consumption
November 28, 2018
“Choline has been shown to be ranked last among common nutrients as a nutrient to recommend for a healthy diet, and only about 10% of health professionals indicate moderate familiarity with choline.”1 With growing research indicating that this under-consumed nutrient is critical for neurocognitive development and health throughout the lifespan, health professionals should be aware of […]
New Research: Eggs can Help Address Malnutrition in U.S. Children
November 14, 2018
Key Takeaways: Malnutrition can appear in different forms, including undernutrition (wasting, stunting, underweight), inadequate consumption of vitamins and minerals, overweight, obesity, and resulting diet-related chronic diseases.1 Childhood obesity is a significant health problem in the United States, with 1 in 5 children and adolescents affected.2 On the other hand, the overall prevalence of stunting (low […]
Baby-Led Weaning: A Fresh Approach to Starting Solids
October 18, 2018
Featured article in the Fall 2018 Issue of Nutrition Close-Up; written by Diana K. Rice, RD, LD What infants eat in their first few months of life is critical. Around six months old, breast milk and formula are no longer sufficient to meet an infant’s increasing nutritional needs. In particular, the nutrients needed for cognitive […]
Healthy, Sustainable Eating Patterns and the Importance of the Big Picture
October 18, 2018
Featured article in the Fall 2018 Issue of Nutrition Close-Up; written by Mickey Rubin, PhD Increasingly, the conversation among health professionals in nutrition includes not only human health and well-being, but also the intersection of food, nutrition and agriculture. This intersection is commonly referred to as sustainable nutrition, and it is a way of looking at the […]
Lutein – The Eye’s and Brain’s Best Friend
October 18, 2018
Featured article in the Fall 2018 Issue of Nutrition Close-Up; written by Jirayu Tanprasertsuk, MS and Emily Mohn, PhD Autumn is the perfect time to observe carotenoids in nature. Carotenoids are a group of plant pigments that are responsible for the beautiful yellow, orange, and red foliage during this season. We also find carotenoids in many of […]
American Egg Board Celebrates World Egg Day 2018
October 11, 2018
World Egg Day 2018 focuses on eggs as a sustainable source of high-quality protein—A Protein For LIfe CHICAGO (October 11, 2018) — The American Egg Board (AEB) is highlighting the U.S. egg industry’s commitment to sustainable nutrition on World Egg Day, October 12, under the global campaign theme “Protein for Life.” “Protein for Life” refers to […]
Chef Thai Dang Explores Global Flavors in Incredible Egg Trends Series
October 3, 2018
CHICAGO (Oct. 3, 2018) — Chef Thai Dang, Iron Chef alum and owner of HaiSous Vietnamese restaurant in Chicago is the latest trendsetting chef in the American Egg Board’s Incredible Egg Trends (IET) series. Global flavors are on the menu in this issue and Chef Thai leads off with his Bông Cải Trắng Nướng or Roasted Cauliflower, Shallot Jam & Soft […]